This Labor Day, let's take a moment to honor the brave men and women who serve our country. From our troops deployed overseas to our first responders on the front lines, their dedication and sacrifices are truly inspiring. We're also grateful to the military spouses and caregivers who support these heroes behind the scenes. Thank you for all you do. Happy #LaborDay from all of us at Building Homes for Heroes.
Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.
Non-profit Organizations
Island Park, New York 3,882 followers
Building Better and Brighter Lives
About us
Since 2006, Building Homes for Heroes® has been at the forefront of making a significant difference in the lives of wounded American service members and their families. The organization gifts mortgage-free homes that meet the needs of the men and women who have selflessly served our country. These homes not only help to remove the family’s financial burden, they help to restore the individual’s freedom, and enable the veteran to lead a more independent and productive civilian life. Organizational efficiency and sound fiscal responsibility are of utmost importance at Building Homes for Heroes®; neither the CEO nor its board members are compensated for their duties. The organization strives to keep fundraising and administrative costs at a minimum, thus only a small percentage of funds are allocated to overhead costs. Based on fiscal year audited financial statements, the organization had a program service percentage of 95.5 percent, the thirteenth straight year of at least a 93% program rating. We proudly gift and modify one home every 11 days, on average, and will reach our milestone 400th home in December of 2024. To further assist veterans, the organization has added programs, including financial planning services, family funding, and emergency support. Each home recipient is provided with a financial planning representative. This program is designed to provide the new, and sometimes first-time, homeowners with advice and guidance needed to maintain home expenses and to plan for a successful future.
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http://www.buildinghomesforheroes.org
External link for Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Island Park, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2006
- Specialties
- Veterans, Housing, ADA Homes, and Financial Support
Locations
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Primary
4584 Austin Blvd
Island Park, New York 11558, US
Employees at Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.
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Carolyn Paszke
Director/Special Events &Corporate Relations Building Homes for Heroes
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Rusty Smallwood
Development Officer at Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. Nonprofit Site: buildinghomesforheroes.org
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BHH .
Mission Coordinator at Building Homes For Heroes
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Nancy E Mauro
Director of Finance at Building Homes for Heroes
Updates
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We were thrilled to see GAI Consultants, Inc. at our recent dual home-gifting event in Orlando, FL! A huge thank you to GAI for being on hand to celebrate with Sergeant James Burse and Master Sergeant Kaia Santana as they received their new, mortgage-free homes. GAI's incredible support doesn't stop there. They've chosen Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. as their 2024 iGaive Charity of Choice, generously matching employee donations to our organization. This commitment makes a real difference in the lives of veterans and their families. We are incredibly proud to have GAI as a partner in our mission to provide injured veterans and their families with the stability and security of a mortgage-free home. #GAIConsultants #iGaive #GivingBack #VeteranSupport
GAI was honored to be on hand for a dual home-gifting event in Orlando, FL that saw U.S. Army Sergeant James Burse and U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant Kaia Santana receive their new, mortgage-free homes, presented by Building Homes for Heroes, Inc.! GAI proudly supports Building Homes for Heroes as our 2024 iGaive Charity of Choice, matching employee donations to the U.S. veterans’ aid organization dollar-for-dollar. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eXnk_YMW
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#FundraisingFriday “What I love most about Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. is that it has its ongoing commitment to action right in its name. Building something takes effort. It takes grit and grind and guts and grace. It takes dreamers and doers with fortitude and foresight to keep moving forward. It takes a team to forge a foundation. It takes hearts and hands and hope and hard work to build a home. Being subject to one another, respecting the dignity of one another, being vulnerable with one another are each divine acts of everyday heroism. It means so much to do this fundraiser with my dad and mom and nana. That I am only here but for the grace and blueprints of those before me is crystal clear. That we can only do it because of our family and friends and extended community is never lost on me. That a culture of service, of engagement, must be cultivated and nurtured and fought for and worked at is as true as anything I have ever known. For our 10th fundraiser this year, wanted to raise $100,000. We have raised over $120,000. I am so moved by all the people who showed up. The world is made and remade by those who show up. Please never forget that you make this world. Thank you. What’s Next?” — Chloe Sigillito via Instagram — Chloe Sigillito, thank you for your support of our mission and our nation’s heroes. Your family’s dedication and your own selfless care for those who have served our country are truly inspiring. Every fundraiser, Instagram story, and post you share is a testament to your commitment. We’re honored to have you as part of our family. Thank you for helping to raise an incredible $120,000+ for our organization at the recent event at Down The Hatch Restaurant. Your hard work will make a significant difference in the lives of our veterans. We are grateful for your support and look forward to continuing our beautiful work together. #Fundraiser #Partnership #MakingADifference #Community #Wholesome #GoodNews #VeteranSupport
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Wishing you a speedy recovery, Kirstie Ennis ❤️🩹.
Keynote Speaker | Strategy & Development Specialist | Adventure Athlete | USMC Veteran | Philanthropist
Some wounds truly take a lifetime to heal… One of the many injuries from the helicopter crash that people don’t realize I deal with is my right arm/side. I’ve had two previous repairs on my shoulder, and it decided we should have another surgery for old times' sake. My incredible team at The Steadman Clinic removed all the old hardware/sutures, loose bodies/tissue, and shredded cartilage and put five new anchors in. Going into the operating room, I was ready to run until the last minute. My blood pressure has never been high, but the stress (and even panic) of the thought of how brutal this recovery will be with the prosthetic and even the setbacks to my training and climbs have gotten to me over the last couple of months. Now that I’m a week in, I feel better about it all… though there’s still plenty to navigate. Five more weeks in the sling and several months of physical therapy, and we will be as good as new. PS: I made sure to add the stocking and orange sock to my wardrobe 😄. #TheSteadmanClinic #RecoveryJourney #Surgery #Adaptive #LeftLegless
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Happy 108th Birthday to the Marine Forces Reserve! We salute the defenders of freedom who’ve answered the call at home and overseas. Your courage inspires us all. Here’s to celebrating your legacy of honor and service. #MarineForcesReserve #USMCReserveBirthday #USMCReserve
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A huge thank you to the Buffalo Builders and RoMac Building Supply for helping us build a new home for Anton Baldwin and his family. Your generosity and hard work are making a real difference in the lives of those who have served our country. Together, we’re building more than just a house; we’re building a future filled with gratitude and stability for this incredibly deserving family. “Kicking off another incredible year with the Buffalo Builders at The Villages Charter School Construction Academy! Today, RoMac Building Supply proudly teamed up with the Buffalo Builders, construction crews from The Villages, Florida’s Friendliest Hometown, and Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. to start building a home for a deserving veteran. A special thank you to Anton Baldwin and his family for their service. We’re honored to be a part of building a brighter future for one of our veterans!” — RoMac Building Supply #RoMacBuildingSupply #BuffaloBuilders #BuildingHomesforHeroes #CommunityStrong #SupportingOurVeterans
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We are truly grateful for your support of our nation’s injured heroes and our mission, Brenna Stone & Osaic!
I had the best day in New York with Team Osaic yesterday for their annual softball game! It was a great day making memories, meeting new colleagues and having some fun while doing it! This year the longtime annual game was transformed into a benefit, with each team playing for a local charity. The #OsaicFoundation made grants on behalf of the players of $5,000 for Tunnel to Towers Foundation and $4,000 for Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. Special shoutout to Team Home Office and those who made the trip from Philadelphia with me!! I am already looking forward to next year's game! #TeamOsaic
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We're excited to share that, thanks to our incredible partner, Built to Honor, we've continued our mission to provide deserving heroes with mortgage-free forever homes. Recently, United States Air Force Master Sergeant Kaia Santana and US Army Sergeant James Burse, both injured during their service, were surprised with their new homes in Orlando. These brave individuals have sacrificed so much for our country, and it's our privilege to be able to give back through this beautiful partnership. Thank you, Built to Honor, PulteGroup, and our amazing partners, for helping us make a difference in the lives of military families. Together, we're building better and brighter futures for those who have given us so much. #BuilttoHonor #PulteGroup #PulteHomes #VeteranSupport #BuildingHomes #BuildingHomesforHeroes
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Exciting news! We're thrilled to announce that Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. has been named a grant recipient by DREAM GIVEAWAY! This partnership will help us continue our mission of providing mortgage-free homes to injured veterans and their families and life-changing programs for our brave first responders. Together, we’re making a difference and bringing renewed hope to our nation’s heroes. Click below to learn more about this wonderful collaboration. #DreamGiveaway #DreamGiveawayGarage #Automotive #VeteranSupport #BuildingHomesforHeroes #NewPartnership
July 2024 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For further information, Contact Kim Meyers at (727) 536-2777 Dream Giveaway Names Building Homes for Heroes As A New Grant Recipient Dream Giveaway announced that Building Homes for Heroes, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, is joining its roster of charity-partner grant recipients. The partnership will bring Building Homes for Heroes message to the 1.1-million automobile collectors, hobbyists and enthusiasts that Dream Giveaway currently services as part of its leading automobile-sweepstakes programs. The grant will help Building Homes for Heroes with its mission to bring renewed hope to our nation’s injured veterans by building or modifying homes, and gifting them, mortgage-free, to injured veterans and their families, while providing support services to enable them to build better and brighter lives and reach new heights. Dream Giveaway Chief Marketing Officer Lori Spaulding adds, “Veteran homelessness is a major problem in this country and Building Homes for Heroes is actually doing something about it. We are super excited to be able to help with their mission. We’ve been a fan of each other’s organizations for a couple of years now and we have been so impressed with everything they’ve done for our nation’s heroes. Now we get to help too.” “Building Homes for Heroes is proud to partner with Dream Giveaway as we continue to support our nation’s heroes, who serve and sacrifice so much,” said Andy Pujol, Founder and CEO of Building Homes for Heroes. “The funds received from this grant will contribute to our mission of changing lives and even saving lives. We look forward to many more accomplishments this year, including reaching 40 homes, our milestone 400th home by Christmas, and helping more than 2,500 heroes in 2024 alone through all of our programs.” About Building Homes for Heroes Since 2006, Building Homes for Heroes® has been at the forefront of making a significant difference in the lives of wounded American service members and their families. The organization gifts mortgage-free homes that meet the needs of the men and women who have selflessly served our country. These homes not only help to remove the family’s financial burden, they help to restore the individual’s freedom, and enable the veteran to lead a more independent and productive civilian life. About Dream Giveaway The Dream Giveaway promotions are nationally marketed giveaways that have raised millions of dollars for charity since 2008. The funds have provided important assistance to veterans, hospitalized children, cancer victims, the homeless, victims of natural disasters, and other worthwhile causes. Current charity participants include New Beginning Children’s Homes, National Guard Educational Foundation, MADD, Smile Network International, Honor Flight, Victory Junction, Bright Pink, 4Kids, Healing4Heroes and Building Homes for Heroes.
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Yesterday was a truly unforgettable day at Down The Hatch Restaurant in Brookfield, CT! We were overwhelmed by the incredible support and generosity of everyone who attended their annual Building Homes for Heroes, Inc. fundraiser. We are so grateful to our heroes, Craig Hall and Eddie Zorilla, for joining us and sharing their inspiring stories. A special thank you to Tony Sigillito and Chloe Sigillito, Liberty Closet and Garage Company, Krista & Scott Parente, and the amazing sponsors for making this event a resounding success. Your generous contributions will help us continue to provide homes for wounded veterans, giving them the opportunity to rebuild their lives. We couldn’t do this without your support. Thank you wholeheartedly from all of us. #BrookfieldCT #DownTheHatch #Fundraiser #VeteranSupport #GivingBackToVeterans #BuildingHomesforHeroes
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